West Lothian bulky waste collection
£38.59 for up to 5 items. Everything West Lothian will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the West Lothian queue
Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.
Council crews in West Lothian collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat West Lothian collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be presented on time, wrapped or organised as instructed at booking
Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.
Charges in detail
£38.59 for up to 5 items.
- £38.59 for up to 5 items, effective from 1 April 2024
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
Book with West Lothian
West Lothian Council
Official links
West Lothian bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in West Lothian?
£38.59 for up to 5 items. £38.59 for up to 5 items, effective from 1 April 2024
What bulky items will West Lothian collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't West Lothian take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in West Lothian?
Most council crews will not enter your home. If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
Nearby councils
Falkirk · City of Edinburgh · Clackmannanshire · South Lanarkshire · North Lanarkshire · Midlothian
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against westlothian.gov.uk, westlothian.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.